American shoppers looking for a quality mattress at a fair price may want to direct their attention to our northern neighbors. The Silk & Snow Hybrid is a Canadian-made mattress available in multiple firmness options: Firm, Medium-Firm, and Plush. It gave a well-rounded performance during our tests, demonstrating icy cooling, excellent motion isolation, and versatile support that should accommodate multiple sleeper types.
Since we began evaluating mattresses more than 7 years ago, we’ve tested more than 500 beds and helped more than 43,000 people find a new one. This brand stands out as one of our favorite Canadian mattress-makers. Read on if you’re curious about what the Silk & Snow Hybrid brings to the table.
Our Silk & Snow Hybrid Review in a Nutshell
The Silk & Snow Hybrid mattress is a well-rounded bed with a balanced, medium-firm feel. It offers plenty of pressure relief and support, and its high marks for cooling and motion isolation make it a great option for hot sleepers and couples, respectively. Side and back sleepers should reap the most comfort from this mattress, but it may be a touch too soft for some sleepers over 230 pounds.
Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress Performance: My Overall Rating
Our testing methodology encompasses a wide range of performance factors,from how cozy the mattress feels to the company policies that come along with it. Each of these areas are rated out of 5, which are then averaged into a final overall rating for the mattress.
Thanks to the Silk & Snow Hybrid’s well-rounded performance, it earned an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5. The high notes were above-average ratings for motion isolation (4.7/5), cooling (4.5/5), and customer service (4.5) but the bed also performed admirably in pressure relief and responsiveness, earning a 4/5 for both. Only edge support received a less-than-impressive rating of 3.4/5.
Watch Us Test the Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress
I Recommend the Silk & Snow Hybrid For…
- Hot sleepers – The Silk & Snow Hybrid feels cool-to-the-touch at the surface.
- Most back and side sleepers – These sleepers were the most comfortable during our pressure relief tests.
- Couples who sleep lightly – This bed absorbs motion extremely well, so you shouldn’t feel your partner’s movements across the mattress.
I Don’t Recommend the Silk & Snow Hybrid For…
- Stomach sleepers – Unless you opt for the firmest model, these sleepers’ hips will likely sink too far into the mattress.
- Folks who need strong edge support – Sitting or lying down on the edge of the Silk & Snow Hybrid produced a lot of unwanted sinkage.
- Bouncy mattress fans – The Silk & Snow has some responsiveness, but I wouldn’t call it a particularly springy mattress.
How Well Did the Silk & Snow Hybrid Perform?
As I mentioned, we evaluate practically every aspect of a mattress to get a feel for how it performs. Below, I’ve outlined how it scored in each category, as well as how it compares to the average of all the mattresses we’ve tested.
| Test | Performance | Average |
| Firmness | 6.5/10 – Medium-Firm | 6.7/10 – Medium-Firm |
| Side Sleeper Comfort | Good | Good |
| Back Sleeper Comfort | Excellent | Good |
| Stomach Sleeper Comfort | Unpleasant | Good |
| Pressure Relief | 4/5 | 3.9 |
| Edge Support | 3.4/5 | 4.1 |
| Cooling | 4.5/5 | 3.8 |
| Motion Isolation | 4.7/5 | 3.9 |
| Response | 4/5 | 4.3 |
| Sinkage Depth | 3.7” | 3.12” |
| Sinkage Rating | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce Height | 10.5” | 17.89” |
| Bounce Rating | Low | Moderate |
| Noise | 5/5 | 4.5 |
| Sex | 4.1/5 | 4.3 |
| Trial Period | 4/5 | 4.2 |
| Warranty | 5/5 | 4.6 |
How Firm is the Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress?
The Silk & Snow Hybrid is actually available in three different firmnesses: Plush, Medium-Firm, and Firm. We opted to try the mid-range medium-firm option.
Our firmness scale runs from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Mattress firmness is largely subjective, but we aim to provide a holistic view of how a bed should feel to the majority of sleepers when assigning it a number.
Medium-firm mattresses typically fall around 6.5/10, and this is precisely where the Silk & Snow Hybrid ended up—so, no false advertising here. These mattresses are great picks for spinal alignment, which can help stave off back pain.
Overall, the Silk & Snow Hybrid should offer a balance of softness and support that accommodates multiple sleeper types. Our testers experienced slight sinkage and a gentle contour on the surface of this mattress.
How Does the Silk & Snow Hybrid Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?
“Your sleeping position plays a huge factor in whether a mattress will feel comfortable for your needs,” explains our chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta. That’s why we have testers in different weight categories try out a mattress in every sleeping position. This gives us a feel for who will enjoy it the most. For the Silk & Snow Hybrid, back and side sleepers reign supreme.
| Sleeper Weight | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Light (under 130 lbs) | Good | Good | Good |
| Average (130-230 lbs) | Good | Excellent | Unpleasant |
| Heavy (over 230 lbs) | Excellent | Good | Unpleasant |
Heavyweight Tester – 6’3”, 235 lbs
“There’s no pressure around my neck or shoulder when I lay on my side. I feel totally supported and aligned, so I think it’s a great bed for side sleepers in my weight category.”
Average-weight Tester – 5’9”, 140 lbs
“I feel aligned on my side, but there’s pressure on my hip. Usually, this happens when it’s too elevated, but this isn’t the case here. It’s definitely better on my back.”
Silk & Snow Hybrid In-Depth Test Results
Pressure Relief
“Pressure relief is especially important for any mattress,” says Dr. Dasgupta. “To keep pain off sensitive parts of the body that dig into the mattress, you’ll want your mattress to cradle and these areas, which will prevent pressure points.”
For pressure relief testing, we have each of our testers (representing lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight sleepers) try out this mattress on their back and side. These are the two positions that require the most pressure relief.
Underneath them, a specialized mat on the surface of the mattress records how much pressure builds up along their body. Using thermal imaging, it creates what we call a pressure “map,” which is a color-coded graphic that shows areas of high (yellow and red) and low (blue and green) pressure. More of the latter means more pressure relief.
The mat also records the overall pressure distributed across its surface in pounds per square inch, or PSI. This number can show how much resistance a sleeper encounters as they sink into the mattress as a whole. It varies depending on body weight, with larger frames usually yielding larger PSI readings. We also compare this number against our averages (14.58 PSI for side sleeping and 12.43 for back sleeping).
All of these readings are taken into account alongside our testers’ subjective opinions on how comfortable the bed feels. We’re always sure to note where results differ from the pressure map findings. Each tester gives a rating out of 5 for their overall comfort on their side and back, which is then averaged into the final pressure relief score. The overall rating encompasses multiple sleeper types and positions, but a mattress can score high for a specific combination.
The good news is that the Silk & Snow Hybrid performed relatively well in our pressure relief tests, earning a 4/5 overall score.
Our lightweight sleeper rated sleeping on her side at 4/5, citing her only discomfort as slight pressure on her hips and shoulder. Her overall PSI was at 11.9, which is a little bit high for her weight category, but not quite trouble territory.
This number was much lower on her back, 10.73 PSI. “My back feels contoured on this bed,” she explained. “I feel great pressure relief overall and my spine is aligned in this position.” Again, she rated back-sleeping pressure relief at 4/5.
Surprisingly, our average-weight tester encountered the most difficulty on this mattress. She especially didn’t like how the mattress felt on her side, awarding it a 3/5 score. “This bed feels more like a medium-soft than a true soft, which is what I need for side sleeping,” she said. Her average PSI was relatively low at 13.71, but she complained of pressure at her hip, despite feeling aligned in this position.
Back sleeping was much better for our average-weight tester. Her PSI was closer to average at 12.86, and her pressure map was almost entirely blue. “It feels like the mattress is hugging my lower back,” she said. She still didn’t feel extremely “impressed” by the mattress in this position, so she ultimately awarded it a 4/5 for back-sleeping pressure relief.
Last up to bat was our heavyweight tester, who had the most success on this mattress. He awarded side-sleeping a 5/5 pressure relief rating, citing great alignment and relief around the shoulders and neck. His overall PSI was also quite low, 13.47, which is especially impressive, as our heavyweight testers tend to experience more pressure overall.
Our heavyweight tester also found back sleeping relatively comfortable. His pressure was a bit higher than average at 13.30, but that’s to be expected for folks in his demographic. “I feel like my upper back and shoulders are sinking a little more than my hips and legs,” he explained. “I don’t feel like there is any pressure buildup anywhere, but the support doesn’t necessarily feel evenly distributed.” He ultimately rated back-sleeping pressure relief at 4/5.
Edge Support
If your mattress doesn’t collapse or sag when you put weight on the edge, that’s a sign of good edge support. Edge support is important for sleepers who like to spread out to the far reaches of their mattress, older adults or folks who need help getting in and out of bed, and anyone who likes to use the edge of their bed to tie their shoes.
We first test edge support by sitting and lying down on the perimeter of a mattress, judging how secure we feel in each position. Sitting down, our in-house tester noted that she felt more likely to slip the closer she scooched to the very edge of the bed. “I thought this might be due to the pillow top being slippery, so I grabbed a set of sheets and repeated it,” she said. “With the sheets on the bed, the slipping wasn’t as dramatic, but I still found myself falling off the bed.”
This posed an issue for getting in and out of bed. “Getting out of the bed, I had some momentum from slipping off the edge, which I suppose makes it ‘easier’ but also a little unwieldy,” she explained. She ultimately rated seated edge support at a 2/5. This means those who rely on a sturdy perimeter to transfer from bed to floor may want to look elsewhere.
When our tester switched to lying down, the sinkage wasn’t as noticeable. She was able to rest on her back and stomach without any incident. “When I shifted from my back to my side, and I was on the edge of the bed, I could feel my weight slowly shifting toward the edge even more,” she added. “I definitely think that if I were asleep, I could have fallen off.” The edge support for lying down came in at a 3/5.
On top of this subjective test, we also perform a more objective test by stacking weight plates on the edge. This mimics different body types sitting on the edge of the mattress. We then use a tape measure to record how much the edge sinks.
As expected, the amount of sinkage went up the more weight was on the bed. Sinkage for our lightweight sleeper was 3.4”, which earned a 4/5. For our average-weight sleeper, it wasn’t as bad, dipping only 4”, which scored a 5/5. Readings for our heavyweight sleeper were the worst: a whopping 7” that led to a 3/5 score.
Based on these results, we awarded the mattress a 3.4/5 edge support score overall. This is significantly below-average, so don’t expect much of a boost from the Silk & Snow Hybrid’s perimeter.
Cooling
Hot sleepers are probably wondering if the name “Silk & Snow” lives up to the hype. They’ll be happy to learn that the Silk & Snow Hybrid earned an impressive 4.5/5 cooling rating from our testers, the sign of a true cooling mattress.
In our temperature regulation test, we use a thermal gun to measure the surface temperature of a mattress in two instances: first, before anyone has been on the bed, and a second time after someone has slept on it for 7 minutes. The readings for the Silk & Snow Hybrid went from 66 degrees to 70.8 degrees, a mere 4.8-degree increase. This low uptake of heat indicates above-average cooling capabilities.
| Less than a 4-degree change | 5/5 |
| 4-6 degree change | 4.5/5 |
| 6-8 degree change | 4/5 |
| 8-10 degree change | 3.5/5 |
| 10-12 degree change | 3/5 |
| 12-14 degree change | 2.5/5 |
| 14-16 degree change | 2/5 |
| 16+ degree change | 1/5 |
The Silk & Snow Hybrid also felt cool-to-the-touch before and after the test. “The top of the mattress felt cool when I reached out my hand and felt around,” the tester explained. “I even searched for warmth under my hips and shoulders, where I thought it might feel warmer, but couldn’t detect anything.”
Motion Isolation
Motion isolation refers to how well a bed absorbs movement before it can travel across the surface. If you’ve ever been woken up by your partner’s tossing and turning, your bed doesn’t have great motion isolation.
We test motion isolation in two ways. First up is the water glass test. After placing a glass of water on one side of the mattress, we move around on the other side of the mattress, getting in and out of bed or switching positions.
“I was shocked to see very little movement in the water when I got onto and out of the bed,” our in-house tester explained. The results were similar for switching positions. She noticed a bit more movement, but called it “only a slight disturbance.” Both of these tests resulted in a 5/5.
For the second test, two testers get in bed to mimic sharing the mattress. One tester is blindfolded while the other moves around, signaling when they can feel movement. “I think I only felt the motion because I knew it was coming,” our tester explained. “I did hold up my thumb to indicate movement two different times, but it was so slight.” As a light sleeper herself, she didn’t think that she would wake up from this level of motion transfer. This test earned an admirable 4/5 rating.
Because of these amazing results, the Silk & Snow Hybrid earned its highest score in this category—a 4.7/5—marking it as a great mattress for couples.
Response
Responsiveness and bounce are close cousins. A bouncy mattress is usually described as responsive, but not all responsive mattresses are bouncy. A responsive mattress is easy to move around on; it snaps back into place when you press down on it, rather than “holding” onto you.
The Silk & Snow mattress is a hybrid mattress, meaning it has coils, but it also features a pretty thick top layer, which can affect responsiveness. When our tester moved around, she said it was relatively straightforward, but noted a few areas where effort was required: “I did notice I had to push a little with my foot moving from back to side, and I did use my arms a little to move from stomach to back.” This mattress has a bit more sinkage, which could lead some sleepers feeling “stuck” in its surface.
With a score of 4/5, responsiveness on the Silk & Snow Hybrid is ultimately average. It should satisfy most combination sleepers, but those who love super-bouncy beds will be left wanting. However, ordering the mattress in the Firm feel may help up its response factor.
Sinkage: Moderate
Sinkage sounds like a bad thing on paper, but it’s all a matter of personal preference. If you like the slow-sink, “hugging” feel of memory foam, you’ll love a bed with a lot of sinkage. Some folks prefer to feel “on top” of their mattress, which means less sinkage. The Silk & Snow Hybrid falls just in the middle.
To record sinkage, we place a kettlebell on the surface of the mattress, then use a ruler to measure how much the mattress dips. We measured 3.7” of sinkage, which is only slightly above our average, 3.2”, and still considered “moderate” sinkage. Given the bed’s balanced feel, this rating makes sense.
| Light Sinkage | 2.5” or less |
| Moderate Sinkage | 2.6-4” |
| Deep Sinkage | more than 4” |
Bounce: Low
Bouncy mattresses are a popular choice for folks who like to launch themselves across the mattress—such as yours truly. If you love that feeling, I’m sorry to say that the Silk & Snow Hybrid will not provide it.
We use a weighted medicine ball to measure bounce, which is dropped from 6 feet above the mattress so we can see how high it bounces. On average, the bounce height falls around 18”, but the bounce height for the Silk & Snow Hybrid was only 10”—not very bouncy. While the mattress has decent responsiveness, the sleep surface is still more cushy and doughy from the soft foam layers.
| Low Bounce | 12” or less |
| Moderate Bounce | 12-18” |
| High Bounce | more than 18” |
Noise
Hybrid beds sometimes sound creaky or squeaky because of the coils in their construction. However, throughout testing this bed, our testers said that noise was “completely undetectable.” We awarded the mattress a 5/5 noise score for its whisper-quiet operation.
Sex
The best mattresses for sex will excel in three key areas: responsiveness, edge support, and noise. Responsiveness ensures ease of movement, edge support means you can make full use of the bed’s surface area, and a quiet bed means no distractions.
Based on its performance in each of these categories, we awarded the Silk & Snow Hybrid a 4.1/5 rating for sex. Its edge support leaves quite a lot to be desired, and it’s not the bounciest bed out there. The one positive is that it’s completely silent. It should work fine for most sexually active folks.
Adjustable Base Compatibility
Adjustable bases are a popular mattress upgrade to turn a regular old mattress into a bonafide smart bed. Because of this, more and more mattresses are marketed as adjustable-base compatible, but we’ve found that this isn’t always the case. That’s why we aim to test every mattress that comes through our studio on an adjustable base.
The Silk & Snow Hybrid performed just about average in our adjustable base test. The bed did conform to the base a bit and moved with it, but our testers noticed a bit of gapping in the center—that’s to be expected. The foot of the mattress also struggled to lay flat when elevated.
For the best results, we always recommend waiting until everyone is in bed before maneuvering your base. More weight means more likelihood of the bed molding to the frame.
Silk & Snow Hybrid Customer Experience Scores
Outside of how the mattress performs in our testing studio, we also look at the policies offered by the manufacturer to see if they further sweeten the deal.
Trial Period
Like many online mattresses, the Silk & Snow Hybrid comes with a lengthy trial period. Most brands will give you a few months to decide if you like the mattress, but with this bed, you get a full year to try the mattress out. This 365-night sleep trial earned a 5/5 rating.
The brand requires that you try out the mattress for at least 30 days before initiating a return. Silk & Snow will arrange for the mattress to be picked up from your home free-of-charge and make the extra effort to donate it.
Warranty
The average mattress will last you anywhere from 7 to 10 years before it’s time to call it quits. That’s why most brands’ warranties fall around this timeline. Silk & Snow is a bit more generous with its 15-year warranty, which we believe will certainly cover this bed’s lifespan. However, it pales in comparison to lifetime warranty policies, which are becoming more common in the mattress world. Therefore, we could only give this mattress a 4/5 warranty rating.
Make sure you follow all the conditions so you don’t void your warranty. Ensure the mattress is on a proper bed frame or foundation, and consider investing in a mattress protector as a barrier against stains or other accidental damage. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and body impressions larger than 2” that persist without anyone on the mattress.
Silk & Snow Hybrid Construction
Now that we’ve gotten into how the bed looks, feels, and performs, let’s take a gander at what’s inside the Silk & Snow Hybrid.
Mattress Height & Weight
Depending on which firmness option you choose, the Silk & Snow Hybrid will stand 11”, 12”, or 14” tall—the softer you go, the more material inside the mattress construction. The same is true for weight. A queen-size, medium-firm model will weigh about 94 lbs. Including other sizes and firmnesses, the bed can weigh anywhere between 43 and 134 lbs..
Materials
As a hybrid bed, this bed contains a mixture of foam layers and coils. The construction varies slightly depending on whether you choose the Plush, Medium-Firm, or Firm version of the model.
Layers
The Silk & Snow Hybrid starts out with a comfortable, antimicrobial cover that ensures the surface of the mattress feels clean, soft, and breathable. Underneath is the first comfort layer, a quilted foam for extra cushioning.
The next layers look different depending on your preferred firmness level. The medium-firm model features a layer of cooling gel-infused memory foam; this is swapped for a firmer, thinner polyfoam layer in the firm version. The soft mattress features two extra layers of high-density foam layers for added pressure relief.
Finally, 8” of steel pocketed coils make up the bed’s support layer. These coils are zoned—firmer in the center—to provide extra lift where you need it most, and individually wrapped to provide extra airflow. A sturdy foam rail also encases the perimeter to bolster the bed’s edge support.
How To Try and Buy The Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress
Silk & Snow mattresses are made in Canada, and that’s exclusively where they’re found in terms of in-store shopping and showrooms. If you can’t make the trip, I recommend taking full advantage of the brand’s year-long sleep trial that comes with any mattress purchase. If you don’t like it after 30 nights of sleeping on it, you can return it for a full refund.
The mattress will arrive compressed in a box, straight from the factory, for easy set-up in your home. The unboxing process should be straightforward, but you’ll likely have to wait for the mattress to expand and for any off-gassing smells to dissipate. Silk & Snow offers free shipping to the contiguous United States, but currently doesn’t ship to Alaska or Hawaii.
Silk & Snow Hybrid Prices & Sizes
| Size | Price |
| Twin | $750.00 |
| Twin XL | $749.00 |
| Full | $850.00 |
| Queen | $949.00 |
| King | $1050.00 |
| California King | $1050.00 |
How The Silk & Snow Hybrid Compares
Still unsure if the Silk & Snow Hybrid is the right bed for you? Here’s how it stacks up against other hybrid beds we recommend:
- Nectar Classic Hybrid – Softer Hybrid Option
- DreamCloud Classic Hybrid – Firmer and Bouncier
- Saatva Classic – More Luxurious
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| Rating | ||||
| Firmness | Multiple Firmness Options: 6.5/10 | Soft: 5.5/10 | Medium-Firm: 6.5/10 | Multiple Firmness Options |
| Material | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Innerspring |
| Cooling | — | — | ||
| Best For | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers |
Silk & Snow Hybrid vs. Nectar Classic Hybrid
The Nectar Classic Hybrid is another hybrid, but it has quite the different feel. For one, it’s only available in one firmness option, and we found it quite soft—a whole point softer than the medium-firm Silk & Snow mattress.
The Nectar hybrid has a traditional memory foam mattress feel despite the coils in its construction. Like the Silk & Snow hybrid, it’s great for motion isolation and couples. It also offers plenty of sinkage for side sleepers. Both mattresses are great for back sleepers, but likely too soft for heavyweight sleepers.
In terms of pricing, the Nectar Classic Hybrid is just a touch cheaper at $799 for a queen-size. If you opt for the firmest version of the Silk & Snow, it can cost less on sale, but the medium-firm model generally retails for $975.
Silk & Snow Hybrid vs. DreamCloud
Like the Silk & Snow Hybrid, DreamCloud’s flagship mattress is a great budget buy for folks who want a high-quality bed for less. The DreamCloud is a firmer mattress that should offer more lift than the Silk & Snow.
Both mattresses are great picks for back sleepers, but the Silk & Snow should appeal more to side sleepers, while the DreamCloud can work better for stomach sleepers. In a similar vein, lightweight sleepers should enjoy the Silk & Snow, while sleepers over 230 pounds will find better support on the DreamCloud.
A queen-size DreamCloud mattress will run you about $750 after sales and coupons. This is a little less expensive than the medium-firm Silk & Snow Hybrid, which can retail anywhere from $825 to $975, depending on discounts. The firm option comes in at a lower price point, but may seem more like the DreamCloud in terms of feel.
Silk & Snow Hybrid vs. Saatva Classic
The Saatva Classic is a luxury mattress with an innerspring feel, and one of our favorites to recommend at Mattress Clarity. While both of these beds are comfy and customizable, the Saatva has the edge with its double-innerspring unit, thick pillow top, and spine-aligning components in its high-end construction. Of course, this also comes at a higher price.
Compared to the Silk & Snow Hybrid, the Saatva mattress will likely feel a bit firmer. You’ll feel more “on top” of this mattress, rather than sink gently into it, like you might on the Silk & Snow. Stomach sleepers are more suited to the Saatva Classic, while lightweight sleepers and some side sleepers may prefer the Silk & Snow. Combination sleepers will also love the Saatva’s super-bouncy feel.
A queen-size Saatva Classic retails for about $2,200 before any discounts. The Silk & Snow costs less than half of that ($925 at full retail), so it’s definitely the better mattress for the money.
Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress FAQs
Is the Silk & Snow Hybrid a good mattress?
Yes, the Silk & Snow Hybrid is a great affordable mattress for back and side sleepers who like a nice balance of cushioning and support. It’s also an appealing option for couples, hot sleepers, and folks looking for pain relief. We tested the medium-firm model, but it’s also available in firm and plush options.
How long should the Silk & Snow Hybrid last?
Most mattresses should last around 7 to 10 years, and we expect the Silk & Snow mattress to follow this pattern. Its high-quality construction and well-rounded performance speak to its overall durability. The good news is that it’s backed by a 15-year warranty, should you encounter any defects down the line.
